JVC DV camcorder tells me the lens cap is on, when i's not!

switchex123 · Guest

JVC DV camcorder tells me the lens cap is on, when i's not!

i have a JVC mini camcorder which recently started acting up .. when i start taping, the screen shows a message saying the lens cap is on.. any idea what can fool the camcorder in thinking there is a lens cap when it fact it has been removed? is there a light sensor issue? Any way i can fix it? TY.

Guest · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject:

check around the lens to make sure their isn't a really small button that the lens cap press when it is on, and depress when the lens cap is taken off, if it has it could just be sticking.

Hope this helps

Guest · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:17 am Post subject:

hi mate,
please note with most models of these cameras as long as you have proff of purchase jvc will repair it for free up to 1st october 2007. give them a ring on 08703305000 and see if your model is covered or do a google search for your model and lens cap error, you should find a jvc press release with all affected models on, hope this helps, let me know how you get on, Jon.

Si Clarke · Guest

If u receive an error with your JVC camcorder stating "lens cap on" when it is not then contact JVC.
They have identified an error with the CCD sensor and will repair it for free (even if it is out of warranty). Call them on 08703305000 for your nearest authorised service centre.
It did the job for me.
Si
Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK